September 2010 ~ Giveaway #2

***Comments are now closed – winner will be announced September 20th***

Last Monday I started my ‘Birthday-Celebration’. I know, I know, my birthday is still 2 weeks away, but instead of receiving gifts, I thought it would be fun to give them 🙂 …

This week I am giving away another marvelous book. This book is very precious for two reasons: 1) it is signed by the author; 2) Elaine is on a very tough journey right now but continues to encourage others to look to Him for peace.

Yes, this week I am giving away a copy of Elaine Olsen’s book “Peace for the Journey“. I think that we all need a little daily peace these days. You just have to turn on the news to see what I mean (I guess that is why I avoid news altogether).

I just started working through Elaine’s book, but I know that this book will help me find the peace that is not of this world. The first chapter is titled “Peace in the Pardon”. Elaine talks about more in depth what grace means and why it may be tough for people to receive it as a gift.

I really enjoy working through “A Further Pause” at the end of each devotion. Elaine encourages with Scripture passages to explore the topic and answer the questions. What a wonderful way to start or end your day; sitting at His feet 🙂 …

What do you need to do to enter the giveaway? Not much, just leave a comment below and I will draw a winner next week. This giveaway is open until Sunday, September 19th.

The winner from last week’s giveaway is (drum-roll): Laurie Adams from “Women Taking A Stand“.

Have a blessed day and week…See you soon.

Thankful Thursday ~ Lent

And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23 (ESV)

Lent is my favorite season. Although I think often about Christ’s sacrifice, during Lent I really like to ponder on the Cross.

Giving something up during the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday is something I do each year. This year I had to really think about what to give up…So, starting today, I will not visit Facebook for the next 40 days. I hope that God will give me the discipline to hold up the 40 days. 40 days doesn’t seem long, but goodness – it is 6 weeks voluntarily staying away from my world-wide friends (and my sweet niece in Germany I just connected with).

One of my local friends said: “You shouldn’t – you try to build your photography business”…But you know what? To me that means that I have to daily combat this urge — laying down my life to honor Him and His sacrifice.

So, this week I am thankful for Lent; its meaning for my personal walk of faith. May God give me the discipline I need during the next 40 days. Lori had shared a ministry site with me last week (pst – if you like books you might want to subscribe to Lori’s review blog). Check out Sovereign Grace’s February sale. I picked up three books; Living the Cross Centered Life will be my read through Lent 🙂 .

I am also thankful that Alanna contacted me to share a very cool Lent project for kids. Check out her Lenten Grass Project which is based on an old Finish tradition.

What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us by leaving your link below. Hopefully we all can make a few visits to each other this week (okay – I hope I can – you all have been so good visiting each other)…

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: We have an amazing God; He sent His son to rescue us from ourselves.

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Lynn (Spiritually Unequal Marriage)
2. Debbie @The Way We Are
3. Pia
4. Rocks @ Made To Worship
5. bp
6. Heather @ A Day In My Life
7. Holly @brokenforgod
8. Joan @ Reflections
9. Laurie @ Women Taking a Stand
10. Pastor John
11. It Feels Like Chaos
12. K @ In The Lord’s Path
13. Sharon
14. Bogie
15. jo.attalife
16. Grace, Philippines
17. Amazing Grace
18. Heather @ Marine Corps Nomads
19. Ramblings of Casey
20. Jocelyn
21. Melissa @ Frugal Creativity
22. Julie
23. Dana
24. Susan@Daily Coping Skills
25. Jen S.
26. SusanD
27. Erica
28. monkeymommy08
29. By Grace Alone
30. Wendy @ Faith’s Firm Foundation
31. Mary
32. Nic @ As My World Turns
33. Shelby
34. LeAnn @ See Great Things
35. Gemini,Philippines
36. Laurie@Nana’s House
37. Yoli ! Apron Senorita
38. Kimberly
39. Nancy @ Homemade Blessings
40. Dawn’s Daily Life
41. julie @ mom by faith
42. Michele
43. MageeMommy
44. ann
45. alely lee
46. Marsha
47. Donetta at a Life Uncommon
48. Denise
49. Heart’s Delight

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